Animal Ark

  • 1265 Deerlodge Road, Reno, Nevada
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Phone:

+1 775 970-3111, +1 775 969 3111

Website:

www.animalark.org

A safe haven for non-releasable wildlife, Animal Ark is a wildlife sanctuary open to the public and dedicated to the safety and enrichment of the lives of the many animals they save. Exhibits are designed to be comfortable for the animals while still enhancing the experience of visitors. Providing a rare opportunity for the public to observe and get close to some of nature's shyer and more elusive predators, Animal Ark is a touching and educational experience for all.

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12 reviews

100% of guests recommend this place.

Top Reviews from Around the Web:

Animal Ark is a wildlife sanctuary nestled in the hills of north Reno, in a lovely mountain setting.... more on Judysbook.com

Admission is very reasonable-$6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for 3-12 years, and free for those 2 and under. more on Yahoo! Travel

The animals are beautiful, the staff is wonderful and helpful and it's a great place to go not too far from the city. more on Yahoo! Travel

The volunteer staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. more on Yahoo! Travel

They are always working to make improvements to the facility and the compassion they have to rehabilitate animals and educate visitors is admirable. more on Yahoo! Travel

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I love the fact that this sanctuary has been so dedicated to protecting these endangered animals, while allowing the public to admire the animals and even learn a little something. Great place to take the family while you're already ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Our family has never been disappointed by a trip to Animal Ark! Although it is a relatively small facility it shelters a surprisingly diverse group of wild animals. The volunteer staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.
more on Yahoo! Travel

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Animal Ark is small, with lots of animals well kept indigenous animals and a great staff. It's a ways off the beaten path, but easy to ... more on TripAdvisor

I LOVE Animal Ark!! It is a unique wildlife preserve that is intimate and not so big that you are exhausted before you can finish viewing the animals and park. The park has volunteers which are statio ... more on TripAdvisor

You won't want to miss this if you're visiting Reno. more on TripAdvisor

Animal Ark is about a half hour drive from Reno, but well worth the trip (it's really not too far). It was amazing to see the animals up close. The staff is highly knowledgable and friendly. This is ... more on TripAdvisor

A good drive into the desert. The animal enclosures are very nice, It's a bit dusty, so dress accordingly. Drinks are available (reasonably priced), but don't expect much other than snacks. This is a ... more on TripAdvisor

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Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

Our family has never been disappointed by a trip to Animal Ark! Although it is a relatively small facility it shelters a surprisingly diverse group of wild animals. The volunteer staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Admission ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The Animal Ark is an amazing place. I would recommend it to people of all ages. The animals are beautiful, the staff is wonderful and helpful and it's a great ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I first visited the Animal Ark about 8 years ago and have been hooked ever since. They are always working to make improvements to the facility and the compassion they have to rehabilitate animals and educate visitors is admirable. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Great Amenities at Animal Ark:

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